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Don Matteo : Season 8
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Air date: 15 Sep '11 - 24 episodesDon Matteo is an Italian television series that has been airing since 2000 on the premier channel of Italian national television, Rai 1. Protagonist of the series is Father Matteo, a Catholic priest in a parish of the town of Gubbio, who is also known for his unrivaled talent in investigating local crime stories. Father Matteo is a wise and respected person who really manages to understand people's problems, and always appears to be willing to help. Thanks to his charm and positivity, he often helps criminals on their way to redeeming and he always convince them to confess their crimes and to accept their responsibilities. Comedian Nino Frassica portrays Lt. Antonio Cecchini, a middle aged carabineer who also happens to be Matteo's best friend. Cecchini is one of the main co-protagonists and often provides the humor and comic relief in the series. Other notable cast members include Flavio Insinna, who portrayed Captain Flavio Anceschi from 2000 to 2006, Milena Miconi, who played Laura, the mayor...
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List of Episodes (24)
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Don Matteo (2000)
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1. It Was My Daughter
15 Sep '11While Don Matteo investigates the attempted murder of an antique dealer, he finds himself taking care of Laura, a rebellious adolescent who is pregnant and currently staying at the rectory.
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Don Matteo (2000)
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2. Rave party
15 Sep '11A girl dies at a rave party after having taken a drug that was cut badly. While Don Matteo and the Carabinieri are working on the investigation, Cecchini tries to prevent Tommasi and his daughter from spending a romantic weekend together all alone.
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Don Matteo (2000)
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3. Proof of Love
22 Sep '11After a young woman dies in labor, the woman’s gynecologist is killed. Meanwhile, Tommasi is preparing for a boxing match and is forced to choose a coach - the ready and willing Cecchini or the professional MP Conti…
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Don Matteo (2000)
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4. The Man Who Knew How To Fly
22 Sep '11A falconer who adopted an autistic boy is stabbed to death. Meanwhile, due to a misunderstanding, Cecchini thinks he only has six months to live.
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Don Matteo (2000)
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5. Her Return
29 Sep '11Don Matteo investigates the attempted murder of a woman who has re-emerged from the past. Meanwhile, the captain tries not to make a bad impression on the young, athletic Spanish friends that are staying at Patrizia’s house.
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Don Matteo (2000)
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6. Three Grandchildren and One Nanny
29 Sep '11During a reception held at the mansion of a wealthy family, an unidentified body is found. The investigation brings the mysterious past of a loving nanny to the fore. Cecchini, instead, mistakenly believes Patrizia is pregnant, which leads to some comical misunderstandings.
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Don Matteo (2000)
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7. Severino In Love
06 Oct '11A young woman staying at the rectory to complete the Via Francigena pilgrimage is strangled to death. Meanwhile, Cecchini instructs Severino on how to win over the woman of his dreams.
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Don Matteo (2000)
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8. Another Life
06 Oct '11During a masquerade party for Carnival, a girl who strikingly resembles the daughter of the party hostess is attacked. Meanwhile, Tommasi is repelled by everything that has to do with Carnival and Natalina finds a new, noble, suitor.
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Don Matteo (2000)
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9. Marry Me
13 Oct '11A boy who seems to be from a drug addiction community in the city is found dead. Meanwhile, Tommasi buys Patrizia an engagement ring, but just when he is about to pop the question, things don’t go as he had planned.
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Don Matteo (2000)
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10. Deception
13 Oct '11An old celebrity from Gubbio is killed by a dose of insulin. Meanwhile, captain Tommasi must face MP Conti’s father, who has just arrived in Gubbio and thinks Tommasi is his daughter’s boyfriend.
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Don Matteo (2000)
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11. The Father-in-law Is Always Right
20 Oct '11There is a Robin Hood in Don Matteo’s gang that is accused of the attempted murder of a dishonest retired man. Meanwhile, Cecchini is trying to deal with his very taxing father-in-law, who demands doctoring and attention.
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Don Matteo (2000)
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12. The Secrets of Gubbio
20 Oct '11The author of a book written specifically to report local town gossip is found almost dead. Laura and Natalina become passionate about the scandalous book that produces overall discontent throughout the town.
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Don Matteo (2000)
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13. Life Choices
27 Oct '11Sister Mary is attacked and falls into a coma. Meanwhile, Natalina has left the rectory for the peace of the convent, which, however, has some surprises in store.
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Don Matteo (2000)
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14. Generation Y
27 Oct '11The stop mother of Assunta Cecchini’s best friend Valeria is found dead. The sergeant’s adolescent daughters idolize their reckless friend who, this time however, has really gotten herself into trouble.
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Don Matteo (2000)
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15. The Most Beautiful Day
03 Nov '01The lead model of a fashion show for wedding gowns is almost suffocated to death in her bed. Meanwhile, Tommasi is at the wedding expo and is subjected to his mother and soon to be father-in-law’s bickering about the details of his wedding.
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Don Matteo (2000)
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16. The Miracle Child
03 Nov '11The murder of a prostitute is linked to the story of an orphan who is also a fencing champion who has found a new family in her trainer and her trainer’s husband. Meanwhile, Laura begins having second thoughts about abandoning her daughter.
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Don Matteo (2000)
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17. Old Friends
10 Nov '11Sonia, a poor teenage mother, has managed to start a new life by creating a booming business selling children’s wear and by helping other women going through hard times. The man she is about to marry, however, is under questioning for the murder of a maid who is also discovered to be a prostitute.
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Don Matteo (2000)
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18. The Sought-after Child
10 Nov '11A boy caught in the middle of a custody battle between his parents suddenly disappears. The case brings up some sad childhood memories for MP Conti, who follows the case with particular interest.
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Don Matteo (2000)
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19. A Shadow of Suspicion
17 Nov '11A baker known for great generosity is murdered. The investigation points to his sister-in-law, a rebellious young woman whose sister, the baker’s wife, caught behaving intimately with her murdered husband.
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Don Matteo (2000)
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20. The Investigation of a Daughter
17 Nov '11A sixteen year old girl disappears into thin air with no evidence of how to find her. As the investigation proceeds, the girl’s parents realize they never really knew their daughter.
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Don Matteo (2000)
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21. Love Is Not Enough
24 Nov '11A deaf girl who is unable to make her own parents accept her disability, finds herself involved in the murder of the director of the factory she works in. The prime suspect is one of the girl’s friends whose job is to insert disabled people into the workplace.
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Don Matteo (2000)
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22. Betrayal
01 Dec '11A boy watches as his father is accused of attacking the girl he is in love with. It’s up to Don Matteo to help father and son re-establish their relationship.
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Don Matteo (2000)
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23. All is Lost
01 Dec '12A factory worker, who lives with his wife in a tent and who was unjustly fired after a lifetime of work, is found dead.
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Don Matteo (2000)
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24. Blackmail
08 Dec '12The father of Laura’s daughter arrives in Gubbio. The young man’s parents demand custody of their grandchild at all costs. Laura and Don Matteo are at odds, but soon after the priest falls victim to deceit and is accused of harassment and even murder.
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